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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Adults' Weekend Guide: Oct. 19th-22nd

Check out the work of artist Chadwick Tolley at Pyramid this weekend!

From a harmonica workshop to hip hop yoga to Chadwick Tolley's fantastic exhibit at Pyramid to Vigilante's Halloween party to a Funkyard Festival to a spoken word/hip hop/theatre and live instrumentation tribute to women, we've got it all here, along Route 1 this weekend!

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THURSDAY Riverdale Park Farmers Market
One of my fave farmers markets! Get your fresh and local produce right here! Live music, too! We love strolling around the Riverdale Park Farmers Market, buying some fresh, local produce, grabbing a bite from one of the vendors, absorbing some tunes while the kids frolic around and then we all head to Town Center Market to enjoy a tasty beer or 5 outside.
When: 3-7pm
Where: 4650 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale Park
Cost: No entry fee.Tell the Truth About MeJoin us for a panel discussion about black woman identity, beauty standards, and multi-generational traditions. Includes art exhibition, drinks and music.
When: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Prince George's African American Museum & Cultural Center, North Brentwood
Cost: Free! Register here.

Zumba
As you settle into back to school routines, don't forget to plan some time for dancin' and shakin'! No experience necessary, just a desire to smile, sweat, and enjoy great international music. Kids are welcome! (I've been to this and it's a really fun time!)
When: 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Espaco Cultural Samba Trovao, 4318 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville
Cost: $10 drop in

I Hope You Find What You Are Looking For, by Chadwick Tolley
Enjoy a leisurely coffee at Vigilante, then pop over to Pyramid to check out the awesome printmaking exhibit, I Hope You Find What You Are Looking For, by Chadwick Tolley!
When: 10am-6pm
Where: Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!

Harmonica Workshop
This workshop will be for beginner harmonica players, will build upon the instructions from the September class. Saturday jam will being immediately after the workshop, all attendees invited to stay for the jam session.
When: 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation, 4701 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale Park,
Cost: Free!

Mt. Rainier Intentional Blackout Porch Music Night
Witness the revival of a Mt. Rainier and Brentwood tradition. Inspired by the east coast power outages of 2003, this night will feature music and community among friends and neighbors. Join the route when and where you can! Map here.
When: 4-10:15+pm
Where: Mt. Rainier & Brentwood, gen. 4:15pm kickoff at gazebo at 33rd & Bunker Hill. See map.
Cost: Free!SUNDAY

Arrow Bicycle Sunday Ride
The Sunday ride is a 32-mile, moderately paced ride that emphasizes group riding techniques. Those new to group riding are welcome as we regroup throughout the ride so that nobody is left behind. Ride starts at Arrow Bicycle. Many rides are held subject to weather so it's a good idea to confirm dates, time and any specific requirements, too.
When: 9-11:30 am
Where: Arrow Bicycle, 5108 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!

Music in Mind: Prokofiev's Quintet and Stavinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat
Rivals and fellow Russian expatriates, Igor Stravinsky and Sergei
Prokofiev both sought – and found – fame and fortune writing music for
the theater. They were also known for accepting short-term commissions
from touring ballet troupes when in desperate need of cash.
When: 3pm
Where: UMD's The Clarice, Gildenhorn Recital Hall
Cost: Free!

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